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Green gifts that make a positive impact

For years, discussions have swirled around sustainability and how to implement small changes that have a big impact on the planet. Many consumers strive toward goals of recycling more and producing less waste. Eco-minded companies are... more »

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Innovative Ideas: Growing ‘Plantopia’

Over the 80 years of McDonald Garden Center being in business, our houseplant department has grown to become a year-round destination for houseplant lovers, with the largest selection in Virginia. Reframing our houseplant department into... more »

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The many layers of sustainability

Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, according to the UN World Commission on Environment and Development (1987). It... more »

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New edible varieties for 2025

Are your retail customers hungry for new edible plants for their gardens? Here are some notable new varieties breeders are offering for retail this year. Tomato ‘WonderStar Red’ Heirloom-style beefsteaks with hybrid vigor. Determinate plants... more »

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Bonsai is back

For many of a certain age, the 1984 movie "The Karate Kid” was the first introduction to bonsai, as both a hobby and a way of practicing mindfulness, when Mr. Miyagi introduced Daniel to the... more »

Top product picks from Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE)

Nearly 7,000 attendees from all around the world gathered from Jan. 22-24 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE). The sold-out show floor hosted more than 400 exhibitors from around the... more »

As seen in the February 2025 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer

The following companies were featured in the February 2025 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Learn more about their products by clicking through to their websites. Alice's Cottage Calloway Mills CoolSnowGlobes Earth Sun Moon Trading... more »

Highlights from MANTS 2025

The show must go on, and with wildfires burning on the West Coast, a winter storm in the Midwest and South, and sub-freezing temperatures in the East, the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) welcomed... more »

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Happy New Year!

Happy 2025! This year is extra special for Lawn & Garden Retailer, as we are celebrating 25 years of bringing you the best knowledge and insights to make your garden center a success. We’re dedicated... more »

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Innovative Ideas: Seasonal hiring solutions

Employee shortage is typically a struggle with any business — and even more so in the seasonal landscape industry, with intense physical working conditions through inclement weather. Since 1990, as the founder of Broccolo Garden... more »

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Eco-conscious holiday offerings

Waste generated from holiday party supplies in the U.S. is difficult to calculate accurately due to the range of materials used for parties such as plastic cups, plates, utensils, balloons, streamers, food and more. The... more »

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5 Minutes With … Mark Ruibal

Mark Ruibal is owner of Ruibal's Plants of Texas, with four locations around the Dallas Metroplex. What’s the most rewarding part about your job? The most rewarding part of my job is probably the people... more »